OverviewAssesses member needs and identifies solutions that promote high quality and cost-effective health care services. Manages providers, members, team, or care manager generated requests for medical services and renders clinical determinations in accordance with healthcare policies as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Delivers timely notification detailing clinical decisions. Coordinates with management, subject matter experts, physicians, member representatives, and discharge planners in utilization tracking, care coordination, and monitoring to ensure care is appropriate, timely and cost effective. Works under general supervision.

Compensation Range:$85,000.00 - $106,300.00 Annual

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays

• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

• Employer-matched retirement saving funds

• Personal and financial wellness programs 

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care  

• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement 

• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Conducts comprehensive review of all components related to requests for services which includes a clinical record review and interviews with members, clinical staff, medical providers, paraprofessional staff, caregivers and other relevant sources as necessary.

• Examines standards and criteria to ensure medical necessity and appropriateness of admissions, treatment, level of care and lengths of stay. Performs prior authorization and concurrent reviews to ensure extended treatment is medically necessary and being conducted in the right setting. Reviews requests for outpatient and inpatient admission; approves services or consults with medical directors when case does not meet medical necessity criteria.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory standards and VNS Health policies and procedures.

• Participates in case conferences with management.

• Identifies opportunities for alternative care options and contributes to the development of patient focused plan of care to facilitate a safe discharge and transition back into the community after hospitalization.

• Reviews covered and coordinated services in accordance with established plan benefits, application of evidenced based medical criteria, and regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate authorization of services and execution of the plan’s fiduciary responsibilities.

• Identifies and provides recommendations for improvement regarding department processes and procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge of organizational or state-wide trends that affect member eligibility and the need for issuance of Determination Notices

• Improves clinical and cost-effective outcomes such as reduction of hospital admissions and emergency department visits through on-going member education, care management and collaboration with IDT members.

• Provides input and recommendations for design and development of, processes and procedures for effective member case management, efficient department operations, and excellent customer service.

• Maintains accurate record of all care management. Maintains written progress notes and verbal communications according to program guidelines.

• Participates in approval for out-of-network services when member receives services outside of VNS Health network services.

• Provides case direction and assistance ensuring quality and appropriate service delivery.

• Keeps current with all health plan changes and updates through on-going training, coaching and educational materials.

• Provides clinical and programmatic support the to the ETE grant project.

• Coordinates and participates in ETE conference calls with designated AIDS Centers (DAC) sites. Participates in weekly outreach team case conferences. Coordinates sharing of information between subcontractor Community Based Organizations (CBOs), DAC, and internal staff at VNS Health.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or an Occupational Therapist in New York State required

• Certified Case Manager preferred

• For SelectHealth ETE Only: Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification with background or degree in Public Health preferred

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree in nursing preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience with strong cost containment /case management background or two years acute inpatient hospital experience in chronic or complex care required

• Must have experience and qualifications demonstrating knowledge of working with the LTSS eligible population. preferred

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations required

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power-Point, and Word and strong typing skills required

• Knowledge of Medicaid and/or Medicare regulations required

• Knowledge of Milliman criteria (MCG) preferred

• For SelectHealth ETE Only: Experience in Public Health programming, delivery and evaluation preferred

• Experience working with community-based organizations in underserved communities preferred

CAREERS AT VNS Health

The future of care begins with you. Together, we will revolutionize health care in the home and community. When you join VNS Health, you become a part of something bigger. For generations, we’ve been a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered and community-focused health care. At VNS Health, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully impact lives. Including yours. Discover your next role at VNS Health.